In this special episode of Mountain Music Happy Hour, host Randy Black welcomes singer-songwriter Jessie Lark to the show for an in-depth discussion on her journey into the Value-for-Value (V4V) music model. The episode kicks off with the Rock’N’Roll Breakheart, setting the tone for an evening filled with incredible independent music.
Jessie’s track “Rainbows” starts the lineup, followed by an introduction where she shares her motivation for joining the Valueverse—a decentralized, fan-supported approach to music distribution.
Throughout the show, listeners are treated to performances from a diverse set of V4V artists, including Ainsley Costello, Two Weeks in Nashville, The Doerfels, and more. Between sets, Jessie discusses her experiences transitioning from the traditional music industry to the Valueverse, comparing the freedom and direct artist-audience connection it provides.
Other standout moments include Jessie discovering Abi Muir’s “Stockholm”, sharing her love for Monica Larrea’s “Sensitive”, and discussing the emotional depth of Sara Jade’s “Singin’ Woman”. The show closes with a special version of “rainbows (i saw her in green)”, leaving listeners with a powerful final note.
Theme Song
A HUGE shoutout to Rock’N’Roll Breakheart for the show’s theme song, based on his track Rock’n’Roll Demon. Check him out on his website at RockNRollBreakheart.com.
Chapters in this Episode:
(00:00:00) Show Opening w/Rock'N'Roll Breakheart
(00:01:29) Rainbows
(00:04:28) Break #1 - Show Introduction - Welcome Jessie Lark!
(00:08:37) EXLESS
(00:11:34) Ghost Train
(00:14:52) Break #2 - Jessie's reasoning for joining the Valueverse
(00:15:56) Long As You're Loving Me
(00:19:33) Lose My Breath feat. She Is Jules
(00:22:11) Break #3 - Jessie's experience in the Valueverse so far
(00:24:50) Should You Need Us
(00:28:00) That's How We Roll
(00:31:39) Break #4 - Jessie's thoughts on the Valueverse versus the "traditional" music industry
(00:34:35) Be the Wheel [Live in London]
(00:39:16) Too Many Pieces
(00:42:58) Break #5 - Sat Streamers and Boosters
(00:44:49) Jessie talks about finding Abi Muir's Stockholm.
(00:47:08) Stockholm
(00:50:21) Jessie shares her thoughts on Singin' Woman by Sara Jade feat. Elizabeth Bowersox & Jessie!
(00:52:35) Singin' Woman
(00:55:54) Jessie loves Sensitive by Monica Larrea
(00:58:47) Sensitive
(01:03:09) Why Jessie enjoys Lissa Dee's Empty Bottle
(01:04:32) Empty Bottle
(01:07:38) Show Closing and Jessie's new track!
(01:12:27) rainbows (i saw her in green)
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